Memorials & monuments · South West England
Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean
In or near Ruardean Woodside.
Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Gathering is an interactive sculpture created by artist Julian Wild, located along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. It features 12 colorful metal forms resembling natural woodland structures, designed to engage visitors physically and visually, including tactile elements for the visually impaired.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Speech House Oaks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It serves as a tribute to the area's rich cultural and historical significance, reflecting the local heritage and community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8069, -2.5525
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.forestofdean-sculpture.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9118443341 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean?
- Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7EL), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean?
- Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7EL.
- Is Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean a protected site?
- Yes — Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean is part of the Speech House Oaks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean free to visit?
- Yes, Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean is free to enter.
- How do I get to Traditional Centre of the Forest of Dean?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7EL.